An Officer and a Gentleman Cast Announced

The producers of the upcoming new musical An Officer and a Gentleman this week announced the principal cast members for the production. The cast will be led by Ben Mingay, currently starring as Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys, and Amanda Harrison, star of the blockbuster musical Wicked.

Ben Mingay plays Zack Mayo, the role brought to life by Richard Gere in the film. Amanda Harrison stars as Paula Pokrifki, the young factory worker originally played by Debra Winger.

The World Premiere of An Officer and a Gentleman will be held in Sydney at the Lyric Theatre on 19 May 2012. For more information see the show’s website. Destination NSW is pleased to support the musical which is an exciting edition to the State’s events calendar.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: SYDNEY SECURES ANOTHER WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL - AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell today announced the stage musical of the Academy Award- winning film An Officer and a Gentleman will have its world premiere season in Sydney in 2012.

Mr O’Farrell made the announcement aboard HMAS Sydney at Garden Island with Minister for Major Events George Souris and Producer John Frost.

“It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce another world premiere musical for Sydney, An Officer and a Gentleman, opening at the Lyric Theatre on May 24 next year,” Mr O’Farrell said.

“This is another major theatrical coup - Sydney was chosen over London and New York for the world premiere of this new stage production.

“Sydney is now officially the number one city for first run musicals in Australia.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: SYDNEY SECURES ANOTHER WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL - AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN